The Business Environment

by Adrian Palmer (Author), Bob Hartley (Author), Bob Hartley (Author), Adrian Palmer (Author)

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  Paperback
  2006

  $3.28

  The new edition of The Business Environment builds on all of the strengths of the previous edition, whilst expanding coverage on social responsibility, ethics, banking systems, money markets and the natural environment. A new contents list reflects the order in which most business environment courses are taught, and new case studies and coverage of key areas bring the book right up-to-date.

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  Paperback
  2008

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  The Business Environment offers a comprehensive introduction to the factors at work in today's business environment, both within the organizations and in the wider environment in which businesses operate. It includes chapters on; political environment, social and demographic environment, organizational objectives, types of organization, the competitive environment and the international environment. Plus, reflecting the continuing evolution of the business environment, this book includes new and up-to-date coverage of: business ethics; cultural identity; the emerging economic power of China and India; data privacy; and climate change. Each chapter contains mini case vignettes that use real life examples to illustrate business environment issues. In additions you'll find a full case study at the end of each chapter, as well as five extended cases studies at the back of the book. Companies featured include: Thomas Cook, Ford and 3. In addition to its reader friendly writing style, this book boasts a full range of learning tools. Each chapter includes: Learning Objectives, Thinking around the Subject boxes, Case Studies, Review Questions, Activities and Further Reading. An Online Learning Centre accompanies The Business Environment by Adrian Palmer and Bob Hartley. As well as Lecturer's Resources this site includes the following resources for students: multiple choice self-test questions; web Links; and a glossary.

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  Hardcover
  2006

  $3.28

  By encouraging students to explore the challenges and opportunities managers face in the business environment, this text will provide students with a solid foundation from which to build upon their business knowledge.